Articles tagged with Additive Manufacturing
Establishing a permanent lunar presence will depend on the use of AI, robotics, and 3D printing to adaptively respond to challenges. The moon's natural resources, such as regolith, can also reduce the need for Earth-launched supplies.
Researchers used 3D printing to make headlight lenses, achieving exceptional precision and surface quality while reducing costs and production speeds. The study compared 3D printing with traditional methods like CNC machining and reverse engineering, finding that 3D printing outperformed them in efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Researchers from ETH Zurich developed hygroscopic wall and ceiling components that can significantly reduce humidity in heavily used indoor spaces, resulting in a 75% reduction in discomfort index compared to conventional painted walls.
Researchers propose a novel strategy for highly controllable micro-nano fabrication using focal volume optics in transparent solids. The approach enables the creation of composite structures with finer structures and tunable properties, opening up new avenues for photonics and nanophotonics applications.
Researchers developed novel 3D printed PLA-CaP scaffolds that support angiogenesis, reducing bone scarring and improving healing outcomes. In vitro tests showed stimulated vascular endothelial growth factor secretion and maintained calcium ion release, while in vivo testing demonstrated good integration and blood vessel infiltration.
Researchers at Tohoku University successfully prototyped the world's first full-scale automotive multi-material component, a suspension tower made of steel and aluminum with tailored geometry. The breakthrough in Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) technique allows for strong bonding interfaces without brittle intermetallic compounds.
Researchers have developed a 3D concrete printing system that captures and stores carbon dioxide, offering a promising alternative to traditional cement-based construction methods. The innovation improves printability, increases strength, and enhances mechanical properties, resulting in stronger and more eco-friendly buildings.
Princeton engineers create soft plastics with programmed stretchiness and flexibility that are also recyclable and inexpensive. The material's internal structure is controlled to achieve stiffness and stretchiness in different regions of an object.
Researchers at PNNL have developed a solid phase alloying process that converts metal scrap into high-performance aluminum products in a single step. The process, called ShAPE, produces high-strength alloys with unique nanostructures and improved properties compared to conventional recycled aluminum.
At Oak Ridge National Laboratory, 104 researchers have reached this milestone. The honorees are working on strategies including advanced manufacturing and carbon management.
A team of researchers at Penn State developed a novel bioprinting technique that uses spheroids to create complex tissue, producing tissue 10-times faster and with high cell density. The technique enables the rapid fabrication of functional tissues and organs, opening new opportunities for regenerative medicine.
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a new 3D printing technique that allows for the creation of shape-changing materials with muscle-like properties. These materials can crawl, fold, and snap directly after printing, enabling their use in implantable medical devices, soft robotics, and energy storage applications.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory have created a shape-shifting antenna that can change its shape based on temperature, transforming communications capabilities. The technology has transformative potential in military, scientific and commercial applications, enabling dynamic RF band adaptability.
The MIT team fabricated a simple water filter modeled after the mobula ray's plankton-filtering features and studied its performance. They found that the ray's filtering features are broadly similar to industrial cross-flow filters, which could inform design of water treatment systems.
Researchers at UW–Madison developed an approach to simultaneously mitigate three types of defects – pores, rough surfaces, and large spatters – in metal parts produced using laser powder bed fusion. This breakthrough enables the production of high-quality parts with increased manufacturing productivity.
Scientists have successfully synthesized a multiscale NiFeMn alloy through additive manufacturing combined with chemical dealloying, offering a new route for discovering novel materials. The integrated approach enables efficient diffusion of metals, allowing for bulk samples to be prepared without extended dealloying time.
Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed a method to break down condensation polymers in plastics using solvents and liquid organic hydrogen carriers, producing aromatic compounds that can be used as fuels. This breakthrough has potential implications for the sustainability of the chemical industry and reducing global warming.
Researchers have developed an ultra-strong, ductile alloy using 3D printing technology, which combines the benefits of refractory metals like NbTiZr. The oxygen-doped blend creates a unique combination of strength and flexibility, making it ideal for aerospace and medical applications.
A team of biomedical engineers from the University of Melbourne has developed a groundbreaking 3D printing system that can fabricate complex human tissues in just seconds. This technology significantly improves the potential to predict and develop new pharmaceutical therapies, reducing the need for animal testing.
Researchers develop novel Ta-based implants with improved biocompatibility and osseointegration properties, enabling better bone growth and stability. The designs optimize mechanical and biological requirements for optimal clinical results.
University of Texas at Dallas researchers have designed a 3D-printed femur that can help doctors prepare for surgeries and develop treatments for bone tumors. The bone replica is made of polylactic acid, a bio-based polymer, and performed as well as a human femur in biomechanical tests.
Researchers at Duke University have developed a polymer that can be used in commercial 3D printers without solvent, leading to major advantages across different applications. The new solvent-free material has been shown to improve mechanical properties while maintaining biodegradability.
Researchers have developed a machine learning-based approach to detect keyhole pores in laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printing, achieving over 90% accuracy. The method uses simple light and sound sensors to monitor the printing process and accurately detect defects with a temporal resolution of 0.1 milliseconds.
Researchers developed a more sustainable 3D-printed concrete material combining graphene with limestone and calcined clay cement. The new material offers enhanced strength and durability while significantly reducing carbon emissions, making it a powerful solution for addressing environmental challenges in 3D printed construction.
Researchers developed MobiPrint, a mobile 3D printer that can measure and print objects onto the floor. The system can add accessibility features, such as tactile markers, and create custom objects like art pieces.
Researchers at MIT have successfully fabricated fully 3D-printed resettable fuses, key components of active electronics that require semiconductors. The devices use a copper-doped polymer material to regulate resistance and can be used for basic control operations like motor speed regulation.
Researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology have developed a novel 3D printing method to fabricate glass micro-supercapacitors with enhanced performance. The approach utilizes ultrashort laser pulses to create electrodes with increased surface area and rapid ion transport, leading to improved energy storage capabilities.
A team of scientists developed a new method for 3D nanolithography using low peak power laser oscillators, enabling the creation of non-photosensitized materials without photo-initiators. Wavelengths of 517 nm, 780 nm, and 1035 nm are suitable for producing 300 nm polymerized features with high linear writing speeds.
Concordia researchers develop a novel method of 3D printing using acoustic holograms, capable of creating complex objects quickly and at once. This technique, called holographic direct sound printing (HDSP), stores information of multiple images in a single hologram, allowing for the creation of multiple objects simultaneously.
Iowa State University researchers are using additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, to create tungsten shields and components that can withstand high temperatures and radiation in nuclear reactors. The goal is to improve the efficiency of nuclear power and reduce costs.
Researchers create interlocking glass bricks that can withstand pressures similar to concrete blocks, aiming to reduce embodied carbon in construction. The 3D-printed bricks are designed to be reused and repurposed, promoting a circular construction method.
Researchers at Singapore University of Technology and Design have successfully printed 3D photonic crystals using titanium resin, achieving a complete photonic bandgap across the visible spectrum. This breakthrough enables precise control of light, opening up possibilities for advancements in telecommunications, sensing, and quantum te...
Scientists at ORNL identified a new method to process nanocellulose, reducing energy needs by 21% and lowering production costs. The breakthrough enables the development of sustainable, carbon-neutral materials for 3D printing and construction.
By combining design schemes with robotic additive manufacturing, researchers increased crack resistance in concrete by up to 63% compared to conventional cast concrete. The technique relies on mechanisms that shield cracks, interlock fractured surfaces, or deflect cracks from a straight path.
Researchers develop wavelength-independent 3D polymerisation using low peak power laser oscillators, enabling rapid and efficient printing of non-photosensitized materials. The method uses high pulse repetition rate oscillators to achieve localized photo-crosslinking and controlled energy deposition per focal volume.
Researchers at Graz University of Technology developed two techniques to join wood with metals and polymer composites without adhesives or screws. The AddJoining technique uses 3D printing to create strong joints, while the Ultrasonic Joining method employs high-frequency vibration to melt polymer into wood pores. These methods show pr...
Researchers use high-energy synchrotron X-ray to study spatter dynamics during LPBF, revealing links between vapour depression shape and spatter interactions. The study proposes strategies to minimize defects, improving the surface quality of LPBF-manufactured parts.
Researchers at Washington State University developed an AI algorithm that optimizes 3D printing settings, reducing time and cost for engineers. The algorithm improved the accuracy and quality of printed models, particularly for complex biomedical devices like kidneys and prostates.
Researchers at POSTECH have developed an innovative approach to enhance the efficiency of thermoelectric materials by altering their geometry to resemble an hourglass shape. This breakthrough could lead to widespread applications in thermoelectric power generation, converting waste heat into electricity.
A research project, ACCELERATE, aims to significantly reduce operational qualification time and cost in additive manufacturing by improving validation through detailed tasks and documentation. The project will tackle various aspects of AM operations, including facility controls, operator training, software configuration, and process mo...
Researchers at Dartmouth College developed a technique using light to imprint 2D and 3D images inside any polymer containing a photosensitive chemical additive. The technology enables the creation of erasable 3D displays with high resolution, applicable in surgeries, architectural designs, education, and art.
A research team at Heidelberg University has successfully developed a new generation of biocompatible materials for additive manufacturing using microalgae. The materials were extracted from the raw materials of diatom and green alga species and proved to be suitable as inks for high-resolution 3D laser printing.
A team of scientists created a new method to 3D print vascular networks that mimic naturally occurring blood vessels. After perfusion, the printed biomimetic vessels displayed healthy and functional heart tissue responses, including synchronization with cardiac drugs.
This innovative system combines remote health monitoring and drug delivery using 3D-printed hollow microneedles, advancing personalized medicine. The integrated theranostic microneedle array measures key health indicators like pH, glucose, and lactate levels, while enabling rapid, pumpless, and point-of-care drug administration.
A UVA research team introduces a game-changing additive to 3D-printed concrete, enhancing its printability and mechanical properties. The study demonstrates the potential for more resilient and eco-friendly construction practices using cellulose nanofibrils.
Researchers developed CLEAR, a novel 3D printing technique using light and dark chemical reactions to create densely entangled polymer chains. This improves mechanical properties and enables applications in biomedical manufacturing, such as adhering to wet tissues.
Scientists have developed a new way to 3D print materials that are strong enough to support human tissue and vary in shape and size. The breakthrough, known as CLEAR, helps pave the way toward a new generation of biomaterials for personalized implants and tissues.
The NUS researchers developed a state-of-the-art technique called CHARM3D to fabricate three-dimensional electronic circuits with high electrical conductivity, self-healing capabilities, and recyclability. This new technique enables the printing of free-standing metallic structures without support materials or external pressure.
Researchers developed core-shell microfibrous scaffolds that excel in rotator cuff repair, restoring natural morphology and mechanical properties. The acellular, in situ tissue engineering technology harnesses stem cell regenerative abilities to provide robust biological regeneration without cell seeding.
Researchers developed a low-cost, flexible sensor for badminton players that provides direct feedback on postures, footwork, arm swings, and muscle strength. The sensor uses triboelectric technology and offers real-time monitoring and recognition accuracy of 97.2% for seven technical movements.
Scientists embedded gold nanorods in hydrogels that can contract when exposed to light and expand again upon removal. This expansion and contraction mechanism allows for remotely controlled actuators with endless design possibilities.
Researchers created RoboFabric, a wearable fabric that can stiffen on demand for medical applications and soft robotics. The technology reduces muscle activity by up to 40% when assisting joints while lifting loads.
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University's PAI Lab developed groundbreaking multifunctional material-sensors that emulate natural systems, advancing Physical AI. The sensors can process diverse signals concurrently through ions and electrons, enabling versatile and lifelike interactions in fields like robotics and healthcare.
Professors Philip LeDuc and Burak Ozdoganlar have developed a novel 3D ice printing technique that enables the creation of micro-scale structures with tailored geometries. Their method uses water as an ink substitute, allowing for the deposition of precise internal voids and channels.
The Purdue researchers created a patent-pending process to develop ultrahigh-strength aluminum alloys suitable for additive manufacturing. The alloys exhibit high strength and beneficial large plastic deformability, exceeding the range of traditional high-strength aluminum alloys.
A team of researchers from Singapore University of Technology and Design has developed a new approach to 3D food printing using multi-channel nozzles. They successfully printed foods with seamless transitions between materials, opening up possibilities for personalized and sustainable meals. The technology can be used to create aesthet...
Researchers developed a new two-photon polymerization technique using two lasers to reduce the power requirement of femtosecond lasers. This approach enables increased printing throughput and lower cost, impacting manufacturing technologies in consumer electronics and healthcare sectors.
The Freeform Multi-material Assembly Process allows for the creation of complex devices with multiple materials, including plastics, metals, and semiconductors. This novel 3D printing and laser process enables the manufacture of multi-layered sensors, circuit boards, and even textiles with electronic components.
A wearable health monitor developed by Washington State University researchers can accurately measure levels of important biochemicals in sweat during physical exercise. The device has the potential to track health conditions and diagnose common diseases, including diabetes, gout, kidney disease, and heart disease.
Researchers at NC State University have developed a technique to create miniature soft hydraulic actuators that can move small soft robots, allowing for exceptional control and delicacy. The actuators use shape memory polymers and microfluidic channels to control the motion and shape change of the soft robots.